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A progressive strategy for managing disasters ensures that loss of life and property is reduced in a disaster event.

Phases of disaster management prepare communities with the necessary knowledge and resources to protect themselves and their families from harm and manage the process through to response and recovery stages.

Prevention and preparedness allows for successful identification of potential risks and the measures and actions that can be taken before a disaster event in order to reduce its impact on the community.

Response to a disaster event must be swift and effective to combat the disaster, assist those people affected by it and render the area safe.

While the effects of a disaster can be felt quite suddenly, the recovery period can place a significant long-term strain on a community.

Initial recovery includes satisfying community needs and restoring services to a level where Local Government and the normal responsible agencies can manage the continuing recovery process.

A disaster stricken community needs assistance to regain a proper level of functioning following a disaster.